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Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI
Swift Charisma 230

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI with a Swift Charisma 230 with an actual weight of 1280 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (134 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
240
245

Mountains
Risk of snaking
293
171

Weight ratio: 74% (85% of kerbweight) 1280 kg 1730 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Skoda

Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI
Swift Charisma 230

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Skoda is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 171 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI
2006-2013

Power
170 PS (125 kW)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Charisma 230

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

briancole reviewed a Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI:

"best tow car ever very stable 35 mpg great power"

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